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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0206 |
SEMESTER |
2 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
ECOLOGY | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 3 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
3 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Special Background | ||||
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | No | ||||
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) | ||||
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COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
https://
eclass.uowm.gr/courses/AGRO114/
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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Ecology is part of the biological sciences in the center of theoretical and applied botany which studies the different organisms in the level of individuals and in the level of populations, societies and ecosystems up to the level of the biosphere. The last two levels are the major subjects of the science of ecology. The module of ecology is concentrated in the higher levels of life and the interactions between organisms and their environment contributing to the ecological knowledge. Ecology helps in the preservation of biodiversity and deals with ecological problems suggesting solutions with scientific tools, methodologies, measurements and terminology. After attending Ecology classes students should have gain, in general terms some ecological knowledge and to recognize the history, the efforts and the scientific experiments that were made to establish this knowledge. 1. Recognize the different terms of ecology describe their differences and explain the operation of the different organisms. Recognize the differences between different organisms and be able to describe the structure and function of the different ecosystems. 2. Identify the different relationships between populations and the effect of temperature, water, energy and society and explain the important role of each one in the function of the different organisms. 3. Comprehend the meaning of population and understand the different environmental conditions that could affect their structure. 4. Recognize the different interrelations between organisms like competition, parasitism, mutuality and understand the meanings of society and ecosystem and their relations with the environment and also the different levels of the food chain. 5. Learn about the recycling of nutrients and the circles of water and carbon. 6. The students will develop laboratory skills in the field with the application of different methods applied in the ecological research. Also, will learn to apply their knowledge in ecological research. 7. Work as part of a team and apply collaborative skills to solve problems or complete laboratory or field work exercises. Organise and interpret data collected from different field observations and communicate these findings in a written or verbal form. Critically appraise and interpret data in the published literature related to particular aspects of the study unit. 8. Acquire scientific criticism and the capacity to describe and apply knowledge to new situations. |
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General Competences |
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- have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the cognitive field of agronomics and the process of crop production - have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the cognitive field of animal husbandry and the process of livestock production - be able to creatively implement the scientific knowledge and the contemporary technologies related to all sorts of crop farming as well as the production and trading of reproductive material for crops - have gained the necessary competencies to proceed to their second cycle study - be able to properly apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the study period Also Adapting to new situations, Decision-making , Working independently , Team work, Working in an international environment , Working in an interdisciplinary environment , Production of new research ideas, Respect for the natural environment, Production of free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Objectives and major terms of ecology. • Natural conditions and availability of resources. • Climate and ecosystems. • Populations: Temperature, water and social relations • Biochemical circles. • Food chains and productivity. • Introduction to population dynamics. Population increase and adjustment, competition. • Analysis of biosocieties. Interrelations parasitism, competition, cooperation etc. • Biodiversity in the level of species and ecosystems. Introduction to environmental management. • Applied issues in ecology |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face to face (Lectures and Laboratory) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of information and communication technology supporting the learning procedure through the electronic educational platform e-class in the theoretical, laboratory education and communication with the students. Also distance learning with the use of the Zoom platform and use of Moodle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Official written final theory exam (50%) in the end of the semester The written theory examination includes: - Multiple choice questions - Questions of short answer - Compared evaluation of theoretical issues 2. Laboratory essays (25%) The lab essays are comprised of shorts answers on questions on the topic of each practical which are submitted by the students electronically through the e-class platform within a week time for assessment and feedback by the professor. Mid-term laboratory exam could replace the weekly laboratory essays. 3. Final written lab examination (25%) The final written lab exam includes: - Multiple choice questions - Questions of short answer - Comparative evaluation of laboratory issues The student and assessment criteria for the module are described in the module syllabus which is given by the professor in the start of the semester to the students and it can also be found in electronic form in the educational platform e-class. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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• Ecology (2015), Michael Begon, Robert W. Howarth, Colin R. Townsend, UTOPIA Publications, Athens [ISBN: 978-618-5173-07-4] • General Ecology (2009), Vokou Despoina, Publications University Studio Press, Thessaloniki, [ISBN: 978-960-12-1769-7] • Ecology (2009), Molles Manuel, Publications Μetexmio, Athens [ISBN: 978-960-455-535-2] • Basic Concepts of Ecology (2012), Wolfgang Nentwig, Sven Bacher and Ronald Brandl, Publications Kleidaridmos, Athens [ISBN: 978-960-461-458-5] • General Principles of Ecology and Greek Natural Systems (2010), Korfiatis K., Paraskevopoulos S. Publications of Mourgos Ioannis [ISBN: 978-960-99048-2-7] • Webpage relevant to global ecology (http://www.ecology.com/) • Ecology by Cain Bauman Hacker. (http://sites.sinauer.com/ecology2e/) • British Ecological Society (http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/) • Greek webpage with ecological news (http://www.econews.gr/ |
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• Journal of Ecology, Wiley Publishers (https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com ) • Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, Taylor and Francis online (https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsa21/current ) • Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment, Elsevier Publishers (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/agriculture-ecosystems-and-environment/ ) • Journal of Applied Ecology, Blackwell Publishing (https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652664#pane-01cbe741-499a-4611-874e-1061f1f4679e01 ) |